Boston’s No. 1 prospect, Triston Casas, is expected to play for the Portland Sea Dogs this season.

Eduardo Rodriguez missed last season after testing positive for the coronavirus and being diagnosed with inflammation in his heart muscles.

LeBron James now has a stake in Fenway Sports Group, parent company of the Red Sox as well as the Liverpool in the English Premier League and Roush Fenway Racing.

Tanner Houck appears to be the odd man out as Boston settles in with Eduardo Rodriguez, Nathan Eovaldi, Garrett Richards, Martin Perez and Nick Pivetta.

Shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who missed two weeks of spring training games with shoulder soreness, might just be the most important player on Boston’s roster.

Xander Bogaerts is making his way back from a sore shoulder and expects to be ready for Opening Day after serving as the DH on Friday.

Boston Manager Alex Cora has not announced his closer, but it seems to be coming down to a choice between veterans Matt Barnes and Adam Ottavino.

Michael Chavis has competition at every position he has played, but remains confident even though it appears he will start the season in Triple-A Worcester.

Reliever Ryan Brasier and outfielder Franchy Cordero were both late arrivals to training camp and have not been able to catch up.

Manager Alex Cora will deploy many different lineups this season, with Kiké Hernandez and Alex Verdugo likely to appear as leadoff hitters.